2019 Tribeca Film Festival: How Does it Feel to Make a Comeback After 14 Years? Devil's Pie - D'Angelo Explores Just That“What feeds your soul?” D’Angelo asks. For him, it’s God. It’s Yahweh. And for any fan who wonders why an artist…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 30, 2019
Academy Award-Nominated Filmmaker John Singleton Dead at 51Director, screenwriter and producer John Singleton has died at the age of 51.ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 29, 2019
2019 Tribeca Film Festival: In Living Color Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary by Telling the Origin Story of Its Catchy Theme SongIt’s been 25 years since the series finale of In Living Color aired (in 1994), and it’s still as vibrant and…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 29, 2019
Report: Family Plans to Take John Singleton Off Life Support [Updated]Despite earlier reports to the contrary, John Singleton appears to be holding on.ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 29, 2019
2019 Tribeca Film Festival: Shaolin Meets Steinbeck in Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men RZA, GZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard (ODB), Inspectah Deck, Raekwon the Chef, U-God, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Masta…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 26, 2019
John Singleton Reportedly in a Coma After Suffering Stroke; Celebrities Offer Prayers on Social MediaDue to complications from a stroke on April 17, director, screenwriter and producer John Singleton is reportedly in…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 26, 2019
2019 Tribeca Film Festival: The Apollo Provides a Soul-Stirring Tribute to the Iconic Sanctuary for BlacknessThe 18th Tribeca Film Festival invited its attendees to the beautiful blackness of Harlem for its opening night…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 25, 2019
Now playing Exclusive Clip: Politics and Classism Collide as The Red Line's Emayatzy Corinealdi and Glynn Turman Face OffThis weekend, CBS will be taking its audience on a ride down Chicago’s Red Line in its appropriately titled series, T…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 24, 2019
The Root’s Guide to the 10 Blackest Experiences of the 2019 Tribeca Film FestivalHot damn ho, here we go again.ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 24, 2019
Now playing Watch: See You Yesterday, Produced By Spike Lee, Tackles the Blackest Instance of Wanting To Turn Back Time“If I could go back and fix it, I would.” ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 22, 2019
Cardi B Ain't Copping Pleas, Rejects Deal in Connection with August Strip Club Brawl“They do anything for clout,” raps Cardi B and her hubby boo Offset in their newest video, but what Cardi won’t do…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 19, 2019
Yes, Issa Rae Is Too Booked and Busy for Insecure Right Now. No, 'Busy' Doesn't Mean 'Baby'Issa Rae is a busy woman. She is a Cover Girl, she’s building up that IMDb filmography, and I’m sure there’s likely…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 19, 2019
Lil Yachty Is Behind the 'Real Ass Bitch' Aura of 'Act Up' by City Girls, Says He Wrote Most of the LyricsOn April 18, 2019, The Toxic Masculinity Brigade held an emergency meeting after receiving a press release informing…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 19, 2019
Roxane Gay and Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom to Release 'Badass' Podcast Called Hear to SlayAttention fellow badass women! There’s a new podcast coming just for you. I mean, everyone else can listen, too, but…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 19, 2019
First Look: When They See Us Full Trailer Released 30 Years After Attack That Forever Changed the Lives of the Central Park FiveThe much-anticipated series chronicling the Central Park Five, When They See Us, is nearing its debut, and we now…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 19, 2019
Donald Glover Presents a New Adidas Collection and — Plot Twist — Mo’Nique Is InvolvedWhat goes on in Donald Glover’s mind?ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 18, 2019
Oops Pow Surprise: Kodak Black Arrested at U.S. Border, Faces Weapon and Weed Possession ChargesWelp. The ashen troglodyte known as Kodak Black (born Bill K. Kapri) has been arrested on weapons and gun charges.ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 18, 2019
2019 Cannes Film Festival: Atlantique Is the First Film By a Black Female Director to be Selected in the Competition SectionThe 72nd Cannes Film Festival (formerly known as Festival International Du Film Cannes or Festival de Cannes) has…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 18, 2019
You Should Watch High Flying Bird Because André Holland Is a StarAndré Holland is a gottdamn star.ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 18, 2019
‘The Truth Is the Truth’: Sparkle May Testify Against R. Kelly Once AgainIt was 2001, and Stephanie “Sparkle” Edwards took the stand to testify against Robert “R.” Kelly, the man who dubbed…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedApril 18, 2019